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SHAPERS >> Young Canadians Transforming the Country and Its Place in the World >> the Youth Vote: Use It Or Lose It >> Teaching STEM to a Quarter-Million Kids a Year AXING FRIDAY SITTINGS • YANN Martel • elecToRAl ReFoRM THE GOVERNOR GENERAl’s reaL POWER David Johnston on being ‘evolutionary rather than revolutionary’ MoveRS+ ShS ApeR >> Young Canadians transforming the country and its place in the world >> The youth vote: use it or lose it >> Teaching STEM to a quarter-million kids a year FOLLOW THE MONEY TO RIO How the government funds high-level sport, and what it expects in return $6.99 Summer 2016 hilltimes.com/power-influence 2016_ITS_TIME_Ad_Layout 1 6/17/2016 4:15 PM Page 1 To recognize that there is more to Canada’s auto sector than making and selling vehicles. We are the VOICE of the automotive aftermarket parts replacement sector and YOUR resource for industry knowledge. We are a $19 billion industry employing more than 400,000 Canadians representing companies that include manufacturers, re-builders, national distributors, buying groups, retailers, and through our councils, the interests of collision repair shops and service and repair outlets. VISIT US ONLINE www.aiacanada.com/welcomegov test.indd 1 16-06-23 1:33 PM EDItor’s nOTE Editor The youth movement Ally Foster Associate Editors Rachel Aiello hen I first took over as editor of Now, some may call me biased, considering Christina Leadlay W P&I, my first thought was, “how do I come from this cohort myself. I have watched Contributors I top what’s already been done?” For those peers thrive, and read about others my age doing Anthony Jenkins of you who may not know, my predecessor incredible things; marveling at their ingenuity, Jake Wright Shruti Shekar Bea Vongdouangchanh’s black pumps are perseverance, and passion. Asha Hingorani intimidating shoes to fill. But I invite you to read this issue’s collection Peter Mazereeuw Chelsea Nash My second thought was, “what, or who do of profiles on young Canadians who are truly Laura Ryckewaert I think is really wielding power and influence transforming the world around them in a big Chris Guly Carl Meyer in this country?” I began making a list, and way (page 40) and make that judgment yourself. Martha Ilboudo the entries were far more diverse than just the That brings me to another new focus for Guest columnists politically-affiliated names we usually look to at P&I: providing readers with helpful tools to Dominic LeBlanc Tracey Ramsey The Hill Times. grasp an issue and form their own well-rounded Ted Menzies While it’s easy — working in this politico opinions on it. In P&I’s new Great Debates Lucy Sharratt bubble that encases downtown Ottawa — to section (page 18), we pit opposing columnists Evan Fraser Malcolm Campbell view authority and sway in Canada through against each other to debate the merits of hot Rene Van Acker a lens of committee meetings, figurative (and current affairs topics. In this issue, weigh the Photographers literal) elbowing in Question Period, and arguments of experts on the pros and cons Jake Wright Jean-Marc Carisse lobbying minutes, there is so much more of GMOs, and whether or not the House of Vice-president, Sales and Development shaping Canada right now. Commons should axe Friday sittings. Don Turner My list included new startups and CEOs, Also, be sure to check out another new 613-688-8825 | [email protected] inventions and scientific discoveries, and athletic feature: from zero-to-expert (in 6.6 minutes) Advertising Coordinator teams and individuals who are making Canada on page 70. 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